Staking Technician I

Northcentral Electric Cooperative; Olive Branch (MS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Northcentral Electric Cooperative is seeking a Staking Technician I to survey, stake, and prepare plans for electric line construction and service changes. You will determine materials, review right-of-way requirements, and coordinate with internal teams to support project execution.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, familiarity with distribution systems, and strong math and map-reading skills. Valid driver's license and ability to travel for training are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED minimum.
• Safe working knowledge of overhead electric distribution lines and substations preferred.
• Familiarity with voltage charts, load survey meters and CT meters preferred.
• Knowledge of RUS construction specifications and NEC safety code preferred.
• Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios and geometric construction.
• Follow instructions and retain information.
• Prepare sketches and staking sheets for construction.
• Read maps and interpret conducts drawings.
• Strong communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• PC competency; drafting platforms and MS Office preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Team player; able to work with others.
• Attend out-of-town staking technician training.

Responsibilities

• Interprets staking instructions, wire sag charts, fuse charts, voltage drop charts and construction specifications to prepare staking sheets.
• Operates surveyor’s transit to survey new electric lines.
• Maintains and prepares staking sheets for maintenance work.
• Responds to attachment requests and creates work orders to meet clearances.
• Prepares overhead and underground design drawings and staking sheets using specifications and construction units.
• Prepares legal easement descriptions for proposed utility locations and stakes designs in the field.
• Meets with developers, architects and contractors to determine service requirements and resolve conflicts.
• Maintains communications with statewide one-call system for underground cables and coordinates with internal/external departments.

Skills

Effective communication

Driver's license

Teamwork

Reading maps

Drafting software

MS Office

Training readiness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Knowledge of RUS specs and NEC safety code

Tools

Drafting software

MS Office

Job description

Northcentral Electric Cooperative

Northcentral Electric Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer and recruits, advertises, employs, promotes, transfers, disciplines, and discharges without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, or veteran status.

Job Description

Staking Technician I

I. Introduction

The objective of this position is to perform the following functions: survey, stake and prepare plans and specifications for line construction, determine assemblies and materials required for work orders, inform other departments of special material requirements, and obtain right-of-way easements from landowners as required for construction or service changes.

II. Supervisor: System Engineer

III. Knowledge/Education Requirements

1. High School graduate or G.E.D. Certificate minimum.
2. A safe working knowledge of the construction and maintenance of overhead electric distribution lines and substations including the installation of meters, transformers, voltage regulators, capacitors, sectionalizers and distribution reclosers is preferred.
3. Familiarity with voltage charts, load survey meters and installation of CT meters is preferred.
4. Sound knowledge of RUS construction specifications and the national electrical safety code is preferred.
5. Must be able to apply practical applications of fractions, percentages, ratio and proportion, and geometric construction.
6. Must be able to follow instructions and retain information.
7. Must be able to prepare sketches and staking sheets for construction.
8. Must be able to read maps and interpret manuals, outside civil engineering plan & profile drawings and grading plans.
9. Must be courteous and have effective communication skills, both orally and written, for both internal and external communications. Must be able to effectively communicate with the public.
10. Must possess a strong level of competency in the operation of personal computers. Experience with drafting platforms and Microsoft Office preferable.
11. Must have a valid driver’s license.
12. Must be able to effectively work along and with others.
13. Must be able to attend out-of-town staking technician training for job proficiency and advancement.

IV. Duties/Responsibilities

A. Essential Functions

1. Interprets staking instructions, wire sag charts, fuse charts, voltage drop charts and construction specifications to prepare staking sheets. Performs necessary calculations for sizing service.
2. Operates surveyor’s transit in surveying the location of new electric lines.
3. Performs maintenance inspection of system poles and lines and prepares staking sheets for necessary maintenance work.
4. Responds to telephone and cable company attachment requests and creates work orders, as needed, so new attachments meet required clearances.
5. Prepares overhead and underground design drawings and staking sheets using specifications and construction units for services, single and three phase lines, feeder lines and system improvement while utilizing manual and computer staking software platforms.
6. Prepares legal easement descriptions for proposed utility locations, ready for filing, and stakes prepared designs in the field for construction department.
7. Meets with commercial developers, architects and contractors to determine service requirements and provide information pertaining to line locations and needs and to discuss and resolve conflicts with proposed installations.
8. Maintains open communications with statewide one-call system for location of underground cables by other utilities and coordinates work as necessary with both internal and external departments/customers.

B. Non-Essential Functions

1. Participates in other related activities and special projects as may be required or assigned.

V. Physical Demands

Must be able to lift 50 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 20 lbs. Must be able to stoop; kneel; crouch’ and crawl. Must be able to reach, handle; work primarily with fingers; and feel. Must be able to talk and hear. Must be able to obtain impressions through the eyes of the shape, size, distance, motion, and color or other characteristics of objects. Must possess acuity, far and near, depth perception, field of vision, accommodation, and color vision. Must be able to speak clearly and communicate effectively to interact with company employees and members.